Pick-Up Lines He Uses On You

Since it's always good to know what a guy's game is, we spoke to dudes about the pick-up lines that work for them.

By
Lauren Otis

Dec 18, 2012

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"I've noticed that my foreign language skills can be an asset. I'm fluent in Italian and girls have definitely been impressed when they've heard me speak. The caveat is that it has to happen naturally, so striking up a conversation with some tourists on the sidewalks works much better than trying to overpronounce the name of some dish at an Italian restaurant. But showing a girl that I'm really in sync with another language and culture has played to my advantage."  Roy L.

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"Women are always surprised that I like and know how to cook. I describe one dish to them and it's never long before they're talking about me coming over to make them dinner."  Oli B.

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"I use action and adventure to get a woman's attention. Every girl wants a little excitement in her life, so I'll kick things off by telling her about the extreme sports I enjoymountain climbing, things like that. As we get towards the end of the conversation, that's when I'll ask if she'd be interested in joining me for a hike, indoor climb, etc. The answer is always yes. I think there are really two things women like here: a mate that displays good survival skills, and the ability to have a cool adventure they can share with their friends. Look what I just did!'"  Dennis R.

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"A tried-and-true method of winning over a girl? Well, it helps having an accent. Honestly, sometimes I put it on extra hard."  Akshay R.

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"I learned that women love to be complimented as long as it's sincere. They're attracted to men who are observant, so I pay attention to details. When I was first getting to know my now-girlfriend and her hair looked different one day, I asked her if she'd gotten a 'fresh cut.' She hesitated while trying to suppress a smile and her body language changed perceptibly."  Neal R.

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"I find something to playfully tease a girl about. It does more than generate conversationit creates a flirty dynamic between two people. It's also a good way of breaking the touch barrier, allowing you to touch her arm or shoulder as you laugh. If she reciprocates, you're golden."  Jason C.

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"A surefire way to pick up a girl? Have a friend that is funny yet teeters on the line of offensive. Approach a group of girls, start chatting them up and play up your sensible, friendly, nice side while your friend begins to loosen up. Eventually he will say/do something ridiculous, allowing you to step in as the moderator or voice of reason. You should laugh in agreement but note the inappropriate nature of the comments. Nobody likes a guy that doesn't have his buddy's back. After my friend ripped my T-shirt off one night, a girl I met was nice enough to give me one of the layers off her back to wear. We left the bar to have dinner together shortly after."  Matt P.

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"I've always found playing board games to work really well. Finding the corner of a party or a bar to have some friendly competition, I think, is about as good and natural a way to build chemistry as it gets." - Ray P.

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"This might be not be anything over the top, but I always aim to be as much of a gentleman as possible. I open doors, pay for drinks, and pull out chairs. Who says chivalry is dead?"  Josh F.

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"My go-to move is to be direct. For example, if I'm flirting with a girl and she's obviously throwing it back at me, I might say something to the effect of, I see you like flirting with me.' I've had great success with it. Eight out of ten times, she'll smile and ask, What makes you think I'm flirting with you?' I can always tell from there. It cuts to the chase and confirms interest on both ends. Having that knowledge out of the way gives me the green light to think about next steps, whether it's making plans to see her again or, uh, bringing her back to my place. Either way, we leave with no regrets."
 Adam R.

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"I simply look women in the eye. You can always tell if the same energy is peeking through back at you."  Ben H.

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"I go with my strengths. I have a dry sense of humor (and I tend to use it a lot), so I will always test the waters right away and see if she's into my jokes. It's a good way to find out whether we're both going to stand having a conversation with each other (and, most importantly, whether we're worth each other's time)."  Alex S.

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"I always found that the best way to pick up a girl was to casually walk over to her, order a drink from the bartender and make small talkyet never ask for a number. Rather, I would just walk away and go back to the friend(s) that I was with at the bar. This interaction would happen a few times throughout the night. Back with my friends, I would slyly glance over at the girl. If I caught her looking back at me, I'd know I had made an impression. By the end of the night, I'd either have gotten her number or we would be having a nightcap together at a more private location."  Dustin N.

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"I have always just tried to be low-key, friendly and humble, and I think that works for me. I always have the best vibes with people when I can shift from talking about something high-brow like foreign policy or a book we've both read, to the latest viral video that's been blowing up the Internet. Of course, it takes two people to have a good rapport, but I do think I have had a lot of success showing that I can talk about anything."  Rob P.